Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

had him in

was nothing

to suppress his revulsion, go back to play the devoted

Bruce’s place, got into her car, and sped away.

she was clear of their territory and driving on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt her nerves

which had been so constricted, was now eased.

on the steering wheel tightened as she fought to calm the

had Bruce’s phone number and family network IP in her possession. She would simply just request Atticus to hack into Bruce’s phone and computer

by Bruce, and her mother wouldn’t have to face the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the

nearby diner and then pick up the kids from

far from the daycare and drove there.

her booth to wait for her food, idly scrolling

Sir, and we hope to see you again soon.” The polite voice of

mind and was absorbed in her phone until a tall shadow loomed at the edge of

sight of the tall figure. It was a man with a gentle, smiling face, as refreshing as a

exclaimed,

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